22 February 2024

Mountain Healthcare is pleased to announce that our Beech House SARC and The Solace Centre SARC have been successfully reaccredited and will retain the Independent Accreditation Programme ‘Quality Mark’ for achieving the Quality Standards for Services Supporting Male Victims/Survivors of Sexual Violence for a further two years.  

During the accreditation, the team received highly positive feedback, including recognition that our submission stood out as one of the best. This acknowledgment underscores the team’s dedication and commitment to providing top-notch care and support to our service users. 

In the letter of accreditation, issued by the Director (Sexual Violence and Education), Sam Whyte on behalf of the Independent Accreditation Programme, It stated that “The Quality Mark demonstrates the commitment of the Beech House SARC and The Solace Centre SARCs team to the continuous improvement of the quality of support for male victims/survivors”. 

The Reaccredited services will hold the Quality Mark for a further two years and therefore it will expire at the end of February 2026.   

Our Regional SARC Contracts Director – South, Gareth Hart comments “This achievement reflects our commitment in fostering a positive and inclusive environment, particularly in reaching out to males who may require our support.

‘I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Stacy Pettit, our Associate Head of Healthcare (South), for her exceptional hard work and leadership throughout this process. Stacy’s dedication played a pivotal role in achieving this accreditation, and her commitment is truly commendable.’

Additionally, I would like to express our gratitude to David Taylor and Liam March, Our Male Outreach Support Workers for their invaluable support and Collaboration which have been instrumental in ensuring the success of this accreditation process.” Well done to the entire Kent and Surrey SARCs team”. 

We’re proud of the strides made by our Beech House SARC and The Solace Centre SARCs as this reinforces our aim to create a safe, confidential and supportive space for everyone who seek assistance from our SARCs.